Wow, what a brilliant blog. The 'Europeans as "Other"' links were particularly interesting.posted by mattn at 1:07 AM on September 30, 2010

Oooh, nanban art! I find that stuff fascinating. I've long been amazed by the deep imprint that Japan's fleeting and not particularly happy contact with Iberian explorers and missionaries left in Japanese history and culture, from cuisine to manners (did you know that "arigato" apparently comes from the Portuguese "obrigado"?)posted by Skeptic at 1:29 AM on September 30, 2010

Funny. I also ended up at the 'Europeans as Other' link. I think it is because more and more my wife (who is Portuguese) and I have been noticing the abundant depictions of Portuguese explorers around the world. In Benin, for example, this and this.posted by vacapinta at 1:39 AM on September 30, 2010

Adeps Hominis. The Fat of Man is gathered from those parts of Men, as Suet is made of other Creatures, and Hogs Lard from Hogs, of which the sweetest and cleanest is to be preferred.From The Treasury of Drugs Unlock'd (London, 1690)
Great stuff. I'll be checking this out for the rest of the day. Thank you.posted by adamvasco at 1:54 AM on September 30, 2010

(did you know that "arigato" apparently comes from the Portuguese "obrigado"?)

This is right up my alley. I want to print out high-quality versions of a ton of these maps and pieces of art to put on the walls of my house. I love it when a story can accompany decoration.posted by namewithhe1d at 11:36 AM on October 6, 2010

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